September 10, 2024
| Albany, NY
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will open Disaster Loan Outreach Centers on Thursday, September 12, in Lewis and Essex counties. The SBA is opening these centers to assist New York businesses and residents with losses due to the severe storms that occurred on July 10, 2024. Those in Lewis, Essex, Clinton, Franklin, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Oneida, Oswego, St. Lawrence, Warren, and Washington counties who were impacted by the storm may be eligible for low-interest SBA loans.
Customer support representatives will help individuals complete applications and answer questions about the SBA disaster loan program.
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers
Lewis County
Address: Outdoor Services Building, 7356 East Road, Lowville NY 13367
Dates of Operation: September 12 – 27, 2024
Opening Day: Thursday, Sept. 12: 11 AM – 6 PM
Normal Hours of Operation
- Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM
- Saturdays: 10 AM – 2 PM
- Sundays: Closed
Closing Day: Friday, Sept. 27: 9 AM – 4 PM
Essex County
Address: Public Safety Building, 702 Stowersville Road, Lewis, NY 12950
Dates of Operation: September 12 – 30, 2024
Opening Day: Thursday, Sept. 12: 11 AM – 6 PM
Normal Hours of Operation
- Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday, Sept. 14: 10 AM – 2 PM
- Closed: Saturday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 28
- Sundays: Closed
Closing Day: Monday, Sept. 30: 9 AM – 4 PM
New Yorkers can find additional information, download applications, and apply online. They may also call SBA's Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email [email protected]. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, can dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is November 8, 2024. The deadline to return economic injury applications is June 9, 2025.
About the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
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